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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.55, 407.52 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.55, 407.52 and 168.98 is: 253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.55 : 407.52 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.55/407.52 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.55x = 407.52 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.55x = 68,862.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,862.73/271.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.60

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